Sanjay Leela Bhansali acknowledged that the strained father-son relationship depicted in "Heeramandi" drew inspiration from his own life experiences. Despite its recurrence in his earlier films like "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam," "Khamoshi," and "Devdas," Bhansali confirmed that he still finds inspiration from real-life dynamics, infusing his projects with elements that resonate with audiences on a deeply personal level.
